Die Kathrin
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Performance history
Korngold completed the opera during the summer of 1937. The premiere was set for March 1938 in Vienna, but was cancelled on Nazi instructions after the Nazi invasion of Austria, due to Korngold's Jewish ancestry. It finally premiered at the Royal Swedish Opera in neutral Stockholm, Sweden on 7 October 1939, conducted by Fritz Busch.[1]
A Vienna run of only eight performances in October 1950 met with indifferent reviews, the opera's richly melodic musical language being completely at odds with the austere post-war taste.[2]
Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast[1] 7 October 1939 (Conductor: – Fritz Busch) |
|---|---|---|
| Kathrin | soprano | Isa Quensel |
| François | tenor | |
| Malignac | bass-baritone | Sven d'Ailly |
| Chou-Chou | soprano | |
| Monique | mezzo-soprano |
Recordings
- In 1998 CPO released the 1997 world premiere recording, with Martyn Brabbins conducting the BBC Concert Orchestra.[3][4]
